Quick and Nutritious: Simple Baked Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Simple Baked Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce.
Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish combines tender, flaky cod fillets with a rich and tangy lemon butter sauce, perfectly seasoned with garlic, sea salt, and black pepper.
The fresh parsley garnish adds a burst of color and freshness, making this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ideal for a quick, nutritious meal
Simple Baked Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
Elegant Lemon-Butter Baked Cod
Ingredients:
– 8 4-oz cod fillets (preferably thawed)
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 1 medium lemon (juiced and zested)
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder
– 3/4 tsp sea salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Directions:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
2. Prepare Cod Fillets: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in a 9×13 baking dish.
3. Make Lemon Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, melt the butter either in the microwave or on the stove. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest.
4. Season Cod: Brush the lemon butter over the cod fillets, then season with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Flip the fillets and repeat the seasoning.
5. Bake Cod: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Aim for an internal temperature of 135-140°F for moist, tender flakes.
6. Serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
– Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
– Calories: 200 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
Whip up this Simple Baked Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce in just 20 minutes! Perfect for a quick, nutritious dinner.